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Procedure Instructions

During the procedure, your skin may experience some stinging, burning, redness, tightness, sensitivity and mild swelling. Immediately after the application of APEELE, the skin will appear yellow due to residue from retinoic acid. This discoloration is temporary, will fade and wash off. APEELE remains on the skin for 4-8 hours post-application OR as directed by your physician. After this treatment period, gently wash the treated area with a mild cleanser or water. Significant, visible peeling begins within 36-48 hours and will gradually diminish over the course of a week. Temporary pigment changes and skin discoloration occur occasionally. If you experience unusual discomfort, pain, fever or change in skin color, contact your physician immediately.

The First 48 Hours

You will experience mild to moderate redness, inflammation, tightness, itching, dryness and discoloration similiar to a sunburn. Areas that have absorbed more of the chemical solutions, including sun-damaged areas, will look darker before peeling. Avoid direct sun exposure.

Post-Treatment Days 3-7

The majority of the peeling takes place between days 3 and 4. The skin will flake, peel, and continue to feel tight. After the majority of the peeling is over, you will continue to experience mild flaking during the healing process (next 4-7 days). Avoid direct sun exposure.

As the outer layers begin to shed, you can gently wash the treated area with non-residue soap using fingertips only. After showering, you should pat the treated area dry and follow the post-treatment instructions outlined. Do not pick the treated area during the recovery period. Compliance with the prescribed post-treatment regimen is essential to good results. Hydrocortisone cream is recommended if you experience excessive redness, inflammation, allergic reaction or itching.

Skin Healing and Restoration

Skin healing is a complex interaction of cellular events that produce new skin cells and supporting structures such as collagen and elastin. Thus, proper post-care is essential to the success of your APEELE procedure. APEELE Post-Treatment kit contains 20% Zinc Oxide Ointment and 1% Hydrocortisone Cream.

Rapid Recovery

Post-treatment care is aimed at providing an ideal environment for moist wound healing. Initially, a generous amount of 20% Zinc Oxide Ointment is applied to the entire treated area 6 hours after the procedure or after washing the treated area. Zinc Oxide can be reapplied 3-4 times a day or as needed if the skin feels tight or dry. Working on the principles of occlusion, hydration and UV protection, Zinc Oxide's healing properties make it an ideal post-care product for rapid recovery.